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H6 TSV

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,262 mi
Last recorded45,262 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 TSV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 45,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2015 42,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre hairline cracks

Pass 19 Apr 2014 41,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear and nearside front jacking pads missing

Fail 18 Apr 2014 41,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear and nearside front jacking pads missing

offside front wiper split

Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,432 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,432 miles

advise offside rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 37,435 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 36,534 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 36,534 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,399 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,398 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 38,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,425 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,971 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,005 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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H6 TSV is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 104,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H6 TSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H6 TSV registered?

H6 TSV is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is H6 TSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 TSV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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